Pickled Herring in Wine Sauce from Japan
Herring pieces pickled in a wine-vinegar sauce with onions and spices, sold in glass jars for appetizers. Classified under HTS 1604.12.60.90 as 'other' prepared herrings in pieces, not minced, excluding specific oil-packed or large-container forms. Matches subheading note linking to Chapter 3 species.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide certificate of analysis for pH levels to confirm safe acidification per FDA guidelines
• Include full ingredient declaration; watch for allergen labeling (fish, sulfites)